performer signup!

Jamaica Plain Porchfest is Aug 19, 2023.

If you are requesting a specific porch host, please make sure that the porch host is signed up through the porch host sign up form. We cannot match you to your requested porch unless they are signed up as well.

contact info

main contact person
contact phone
email address
this will be shared with the other performers and owner of your porch

artist info

type of performance
(if other please describe in 'other' below)
other
This field is meant to help us group similar artists together. We love artists to express themselves but if you mostly fit in one of the other categories please use that.
performing name
This will be the name listed on maps and websites
genre
short name
optional short version of the name so it can fit in a crowded timeblock schedule
description
A few sentences describing what your performance is about, written in the third person, that will be used on maps and websites. Please limit to a few sentences so we won't have to chop it down later. (You can also peek at last year's bands and descriptions)
how many performers?
how loud are you?
(mostly an issue for bands :-)
1 = A musician, a stool and a guitar, 3 = brassy street band, 5 = SHAKIN' THE WINDOWS BABY
website link
Optional link to your website (one url only, please)
social media link
Optional link to your social media presence (one url only, please)

performance info

starting time preference?
performance length (in minutes)
How long do you want to perform?
will you need electrical outlets?
Are you able to perform on the raindate? (Sunday Aug 20)
Prearranged Address
This field is for if you are playing on your own porch or for someone expecting you to play there. They must sign up using the porch host sign up form before they will appear in this list.

This is an option for those who know where they want to perform. If you do not have a preferred location, please leave this blank

shareable gear

As this is a community music festival, we encourage folks to share gear. Once we put together a schedule we will put you in contact with people performing on the same porch as you so you can take over coordination from there

What gear do you need to borrow for your set?
Specifically:
What gear are you willing to lend on the day of the festival?
Specifically:

for everyone

photo

band/artist photo
drag and drop an image in the square (or click to choose file) - if an X appears, image may be too large